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November &December Here’s your source for current and upcoming great events. Event information is subject to change without notice; therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm – and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine! If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” E-mail: mail@subfam.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the January/February issue is Friday, December 11th. Covid-19 Updates; Please check with event organizer before you go as circumstances may have changed since time of print.
NOVEMBER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 ADULT Online Lecture: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Architecture of Space – Images and insights into the spaces that Wright created and the importance of preserving his buildings for future generations. FREE. Available online through Dec 20th. Elmhurst History Museum, elmhursthistory.org.
All players are required to wear a face covering. Fountain View Recreation Center, Carol Stream. csparks.org. VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER Redefining Recovery – Support Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center with a virtual evening of inspiring stories as we honor our resilient graduates, hear from our founder and celebrate our loyal supporters. 7PM. Register for link. anb.today/2020-gala/.
suggested. 10AM-Noon. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. fdmuseum.org. TOUR Oak Hill & Oak Crest Cemetery Tour – Honor Veterans Day with a special tour of two of Downers Grove’s oldest graveyards. History of the sites and stories of significant Downers Grove residents who are buried there, including war veterans. 1-2:15 PM. Oak Crest Cemetery, Downers Grove. dgparks.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 ADULT Fall Beer Tasting – Local craft breweries serving seasonal and flagship brews, ciders and meads. Entries are available on the half-hour, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org. KIDS Life Sized Candy Land Game – Don’t miss out on the fun with Mr. Mint, Jolly, Lolly, Gloppy and the rest of the Candy Land characters. 12-7 PM Iowa Community Center, Villa Park. invillapark.com. FAMILY Take-and-Make “Thank You” Flag Craft – Celebrate Veterans Day by creating a window hanging at home. Pick up your free kit. A donation is
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 OUTDOORS Star Gazing – Outdoor class includes a search for constellations, galaxies, stars, planets, comets, asteroids and even an up close and personal look at the earth’s own moon. Ages 3+. Mather Woods, Plainfield. Register. plfdparks.org. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 LECTURE They Served: Stories from Veterans – Each veteran has their own unique story to share. This Veterans Day join us virtually as veterans of the 1st Infantry Division share stories of their service. 7
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 FAMILY Virtual Workshop: Art Glass Made Wright – Free with registration. Learn about architect Frank Lloyd Wright and make a “stained glass window” craft. Pick up supply kit. Grades 3-8.4:30-5:30 PM. elmhurstpubliclibrary.org. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 FAMILY Day of the Dead – Virtual, crowd-free, and small in-person events. Downtown Aurora. Full details at auroradowntown.org TEENS Super Smash Bros Tournament – Round robin play format that includes a bracket finish. Prizes. November/December 2020
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